Mental Health and the Body

Mental Health and the Body

Growing body of research is showing the potential benefits of massage therapy in mental health. With this symposium, RMTBC wants to bring the contribution of massage therapists in mental health into the spotlight.

The symposium provides a forum for massage therapists and health professionals to meet and share knowledge about education, research, clinical practice, role and organisation and to discuss important professional issues within the field of massage ...

Growing body of research is showing the potential benefits of massage therapy in mental health. With this symposium, RMTBC wants to bring the contribution of massage therapists in mental health into the spotlight.

The symposium provides a forum for massage therapists and health professionals to meet and share knowledge about education, research, clinical practice, role and organisation and to discuss important professional issues within the field of massage therapy in Mental Health. The conference also appeals to therapists and professionals who work in psychosomatic medicine, psychiatry and mental health.

The purpose of this symposium is to stimulate a dialogue between colleagues, to promote the exchange of experiences and new ideas, to start a network around a scientific and evidence-based practice in this field and to make an inventory of the possibilities for massage therapy in mental health.

Please join us as we explore how Massage Therapists can work with mental health issues and other mental health professionals.